The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Nataku]



Well, it was probably 5 year ago. I think it was something north of $100. The one I had was one of their crazy stripes, which I think helped.

Wow. All the non french cuff T&A shirts I've found were 3 button cuff. Seems to be an English trend as I have some Timothy Everest and Richard James shirts that also have 3 button cuffs.

I've had some wild checkered/striped T&A shirts. Never could get over $50 for them. One was even NWOT and super recent. You're a lucky man if you milked out $100+ on one.

Almost struck out today. Hit one last store. Local and rarely has anything of any value. To my surprise I found this Z-Zegna herringbone overcoat hanging with the suits. The weight is a little heavier than a suit-jacket. Pretty cool. Tagged a 46 but fits like a 44. (Available).

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[ledude]

Yes but not to sound picky, I prefer 100% cotton with a split yoke. Semi spread or button collar points. MUST have a pocket. I need a place to stash the reading glasses.

Roger. Cotton goes without saying; split yoke I understand; will note need for pocket.

 

[s_allen_p]

Found a couple pants worth grabbing, which is rare around here. The pants sections may as well be Banana Republic satellite stores.

Armani Collezioni tagged 48/32

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Ermengildo Zegna navy blue striped pants tagged 52 / cm46

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Of course for myself I had to settle for a pair of black Helmut Lang women's pants, which are the first thrift store pants I've ever found that fit me.

Ties:

 

[acosbysweater]

I've had some wild checkered/striped T&A shirts. Never could get over $50 for them. One was even NWOT and super recent. You're a lucky man if you milked out $100+ on one.

No doubt, I had a NWT T&A that I only got $60 out of. It was in a very desirable size and had absolutely no flaws, not even a strike through on the tag. $100 seems insane to get for a used/tagless $155 MSRP shirt.

 

[acosbysweater]

1x APC navy blue sweater. APC sz. 1. (for me.)

1x Brooks Brothers luxury shirt with CLUB COLLAR. 15 1/2 - 34. (for me.)

1x Vintage Ralph Lauren Blue Label (looks purple, but blue) 100% Sea Island cotton shirt also with CLUB COLLAR. 15 1/2 - 35. (also for me.)

This is the perfect post for the brag thread..a bunch of atypical, wearable thrift finds in my size that I WANT. Not some 20" collar shirts for giants or triple pleated pants in 24" inseams. Good day sir. If you ever want to get rid of those club collar shirts, hit me up. I wish I been had Patrik Ervell-style club collar shirts.

 

[Nataku]



No doubt, I had a NWT T&A that I only got $60 out of. It was in a very desirable size and had absolutely no flaws, not even a strike through on the tag. $100 seems insane to get for a used/tagless $155 MSRP shirt.

Very true, but retail is way more than that. Retail is around $325-$350.

 

[wcl]



No doubt, I had a NWT T&A that I only got $60 out of.  It was in a very desirable size and had absolutely no flaws, not even a strike through on the tag.  $100 seems insane to get for a used/tagless $155 MSRP shirt.

What can I say? If you get a couple of bidders fighting over an item, sometimes you get lucky.

 

[mexicutioner]



Of course for myself I had to settle for a pair of black Helmut Lang women's pants, which are the first thrift store pants I've ever found that fit me.

sorry, had to do this:

 

[Typhoid Jones]

This is the perfect post for the brag thread..a bunch of atypical, wearable thrift finds in my size that I WANT. Not some 20" collar shirts for giants or triple pleated pants in 24" inseams. Good day sir. If you ever want to get rid of those club collar shirts, hit me up. I wish I been had Patrik Ervell-style club collar shirts.

^^^ I laughed out loud when I read this! In the last year, I've found exactly 3 club collar shirts in my size (1 BB luxury shirt, 1 vintage Ralph Lauren Blue Label made of 100% Sea Island cotton, and 1 current Polo by Ralph Lauren white contrast collar on a blue oxford cloth body). Two of which were today. In any case, I don't think I need any more than that and if / when I find another one, you will be the first to know.

Good day sir! -M-

 

[AndroFan]

What's up suckers...Palm Beach? BEEN HAD. Lapels as wide as my head? Damn right. Loud? You betcha.

Yes, this is really my size, and yes I really bought this today. I will find some occasion on which to wear it. Don't hate.

Spoiler'd for the sartorially queasy.






EDIT:

Also have a slightly more serious question. Anyone ever heard of either "Glenloch mills" or "Lord Nelson" (brand??). I found this jacket that fits me perfectly and I really like the houndstooth pattern. It has hand sewn lapels and seems generally relatively well made (yes, I realize one sleeve is missing 2 buttons, but the other has 3 so I'm just going to move one over and rock it with 2 sleeve buttons). Any info?

 

[Shiny]



I'm leaving Sunday for a quick vacation to NYC. I'll be there until Friday (staying in Manhattan), and I plan to do a little shopping. I've got a bunch of Manhattan thrift stores all mapped out and ready to go. I'm also planning to visit Uniqlo while I'm there. Any other stores that I should be sure to visit?

Daffy's. There's a poster here that has a thread and a blog of some stuff that Daffy's gets that's pretty high end stuff, mostly italian if I remember correctly. It's kinda hit or miss, but maybe you can luck out.

Did a quick stop and was really excited to find the following flat front zanellas. My size, from saks, the tag was still crispy paper like, really in mint condtion.

As I tried them on at home I find 3 small holes, but holes nonetheless. :

Arghhh!

On the BACK of the bottom leg. Maybe I can still wear them at night...Nah.

What's the cost for a reweaver again?

 

[darkmatter7]

First day back after a long break:

Samuelsohn suit, wool/silk, 39-33

Pants
Nwt pal zileri 36
2 x gianluca isaia aquaspider 36
Canali 34
Zanella plat 36
Zanella plat 44, flat front, split waistband

 

[Typhoid Jones]

Arghhh!

On the BACK of the bottom leg. Maybe I can still wear them at night...Nah.
What's the cost for a reweaver again?

I don't know if it would even be worth it to re-weave worsted wool pants 'cuz 90% sure it'll show and won't look good. I only have luck re-weaving sweaters and even then the only time it looks 100% is when the pattern is a solid or at the very least heathered solid. I pay $10 / hole, but have gotten away with $5 / hole if the holes are small. There's some Russians who do a great job in Cambridge, MA if you're in the Boston / Cambridge / Somerville area.

 

[Samuel Smith]

Heading to one of the J.Crew warehouse stores tomorrow - anyone want me to look out for anything specific. I won't get there until mid-afternoon unfortunately - so the stock will be limited most likely

 

[Samuel Smith]

I found my first decent Canali suit the other day. Fit nicely... only to find this when i got home >,<

Daffy's. There's a poster here that has a thread and a blog of some stuff that Daffy's gets that's pretty high end stuff, mostly italian if I remember correctly. It's kinda hit or miss, but maybe you can luck out.